Albuquerque Enforces Crypto ATM Ban With $500 Daily Fines
Albuquerque has banned crypto ATMs and over the counter crypto services. Businesses must remove devices by December 5 or face $500 daily fines and license revocation. Landlords and retailers cannot provide space for the machines. Residents may still hold, mine, and privately transfer crypto via personal wallets. The CFTC reported crypto ATM scam losses above $388 million in 2025.